Va Senate OKs anti-discrimination bill

The bill passed out of the Senate on a 24-16 vote Friday. The move was applauded by Equality Virginia, a gay-rights organization.

http://www.wric.com/story/20707160/va-senate-oks-anti-discrimination-bill

Ousted contestants accuse 'American Idol' of racism; may file suit

Nine "American Idol" contestants, all black and all publicly booted from the show, may sue the show and Fox for exploiting them for ratings, TMZ.com reports .

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/index.ssf/2013/01/american_idol_racism_lawsuit.html

20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Disabled people are the world's largest minority. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

http://interplast.blogs.com/interplast/2010/07/20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+interplast+%28So+No+Child+Must+Wait%29

'American Idol' accused of racism

Nine black former "American Idol" contestants, from various seasons, are banding together to SUE the show - claiming they were all FORCED off "Idol" as part of a racist plot to boost ratings.

http://www.rushradio945.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=104658&article=10730163

Report: American Idol is racist, former contestants claim

Some former contestants are attempting to sue "American Idol," claiming they were forced off the show "as part of a racist plot to boost ratings," according to a report from TMZ .

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/01/25/2357887/report-american-idol-is-racist.html#storylink=rss

CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou, Sentenced to 30 Months in Jail,...

A former CIA officer, who was the first member of the agency to publicly acknowledge that torture was official US policy under the administration of President George W. Bush, has been sentenced to thirty months in jail.

http://dissenter.firedoglake.com/2013/01/25/cia-whistleblower-john-kiriakou-sentenced-to-30-months-in-jail-wears-conviction-as-badge-of-honor/

Unemployment Rises To 10.4 Percent In Greene County

BY RICH JONES ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR Greene County's unemployment rate rose sharply in December, climbing to 10.4 percent from 8.7 percent the previous month.

http://www.greenevillesun.com/Local_News/article/Unemployment--Rises-To-104-Percent-In-Greene-County-id-322953

Lawyer preps for lawsuit against 'Ido' and Fox, claiming racism

A New York attorney has made moves to bring a lawsuit against Fox, citing racism was involved in the public ouster of nine former "American Idol" contestants, according to a report issued on Friday .

http://www.examiner.com/article/lawyer-preps-for-lawsuit-against-idol-over-racist-public-contestant-ousters

American Idol to Be Sued for Racism, Discrimination

A contingent of nine former American Idol contestants have come together to plan a lawsuit against the Fox hit, accusing it of a racist conspiracy to enhance ratings.

http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2013/01/american-idol-to-be-sued-for-racism-discrimination/

What's a filibuster look like? Not Jimmy Stewart

From Jimmy Stewart's fictional all-night talkathon to real-life dramas over World War I and civil rights, the Senate's filibuster has played a notable - sometimes reviled - role in the nation's history.

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130125/NEWS11/130129851/-1/rss04

Nine Former 'American Idol' Contestants Sue Show For Alleged Racism

The producers of one of America's most popular reality TV competition shows " American Idol " are being sued by nine former contestants for alleged racism, according to TMZ .

http://newsone.com/2163784/american-idol-racist/

popular senator

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages o... The votes below were taken by roll call, a voting procedure that records a vote from every Senator or Representative on the bill under consideration.

http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/412243_Claire_McCaskill

Senator Carl Levin Democrat, Michigan 656 views

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages o... A bill to increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosive... The votes below were taken by roll call, a voting ... (more)

http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300066_Carl_Levin

When the government approves of hacking

The White House announced this week that cities nationwide will celebrate a National Day of Civic Hacking.

http://www.salon.com/2013/01/25/when_the_government_approves_of_hacking/

Employers' OSHA 300A Forms Due Feb. 1

Employers who are required to keep Form 300, the Injury and Illness log, must post Form 300A, the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, in a workplace common area annually from Feb.

http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/safetysecurity/articles/Pages/OSHA-300A-Forms-Due-Feb.aspx

Final ABI for 2012 Caps Strongest Year Since 2007

Architecture firms continued to report improving business conditions in December, with an Architecture Billings Index score of 52.0. . While the pace of billings growth slowed slightly from , it is still the fifth consecutive month of growth, which means eight months of 2012 showed improving business conditions, the most in one calendar year since ... (more)

http://www.aia.org/practicing/AIAB097350

Patient Access Representative II (Part Time)- Mercy Hospital, Council Blulffs, IA

Thank you for your interest in the Patient Access Representative II - Mercy Hospital, Council Blulffs, IA.

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American Idol Racism Row: Nine Black Rejects Sue Fox Show

Nine former contestants are taking legal action against American idolclaiming that they were forced off the show because of their race.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/427974/20130126/american-idol-racism-row-9-black-former.htm

Increase In Wage and Hour Lawsuits

According to statistics from various sources, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, employment related claims and lawsuits, especially those related to unpaid wages are on the rise, and have been for several years, even as the economy remains slow and unemployment high.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/increase-in-wage-and-hour-lawsuits-12038/

Lythgoe defends 'Idol'

Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe of "American Idol" speaks onstage during the FOX portion of the 2013 Winter TCA Tour at Langham Hotel on January 8, 2013 in Pasadena, California.

http://www.13wham.com/entertainment/story/Lythgoe-defends-Idol/i0OFG5UGpUaorIkCVcx8Og.cspx